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RSPB: 5 birds you can spot in the UK this September - and where to find them
Summer might be over, but birders shouldn’t pack their binoculars away yet 🐦


Inquest into the death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams now expected to take place in January 2026
The inquest into the death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams is now expected to take place in January 2026.

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Council announces new safety measures on brand-new Northampton road after YOU raised safety concerns
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has announced it will now introduce new safety measures on a brand-new relief road in Northampton after YOU raised concerns.


CCTV image released after number plates stolen from car outside Northampton social club
A CCTV image has been released by police after number plates were stolen from a car parked outside of a Northampton social club.


Look inside this £3.3 MILLION house for sale just minutes from Northampton town centre
Nestled in picturesque Church Brampton, this stunning property offers a blend of luxury and comfort. Boasting 8,300 square feet of living space, with eight bedrooms, four reception rooms, and six bathrooms.


Drivers warned of road closures in and around Northampton this month
Motorists are being warned to expect a series of temporary road closures across Northampton and the surrounding area over the coming weeks as essential works take place.


New parking and waiting restrictions proposed for Northampton town centre streets
Drivers are being invited to have their say on new parking and waiting restrictions set to be introduced in Northampton town centre.


Look inside £1.25 million contemporary home in Northampton village complete with huge walk-in wardrobe and dressing room
A stunning, contemporary home in a Northampton village, complete with a huge walk-in wardrobe and dressing room has been added to the market for offers over £1.25 million.


PICTURES: Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.


Mother and daughter duo launch business venture together in Northamptonshire after ‘years of dreaming’
A mother and daughter duo are proud to have launched a business venture together in Northamptonshire after “years of dreaming” about what could happen if they took the leap.


Yellow weather warning for wind issued across Northamptonshire as gusts of up to 55mph expected
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across Northamptonshire, as gusts of up to 55mph are expected.


Tidy Our Town: We should be more grateful for the Northants Litter Wombles and all they do for our county
To conclude our week of daily Tidy Our Town coverage, it is time to discuss why we should be more grateful for the Northants Litter Wombles and all they do for our county.


National health and beauty chain in Northampton town centre launches ‘everything must go’ sale as ‘store closing’
A national health and beauty chain at the heart of Northampton town centre now has signs in its windows to say “everything must go” and “store closing”.


Registered sex offender from Northampton sent back to prison after failing to tell police about social media account
A registered sex offender from Northampton has been sent back to prison after failing to tell police about a social media account.


Northampton care home overcomes breaches of regulation and is now rated ‘good’ by watchdog
A Northampton care home, which was previously in breach of several legal regulations, has now been rated ‘good’ by the watchdog.


Daventry taxi drivers strike over licensing row with West Northants Council which 'could destroy trade'
Taxi drivers in Daventry went on strike in response to new vehicle licensing requirements looming over them, which they say could destroy the trade.


Netflix warning as users could make thousand-pound TV licence mistake during Canelo vs Crawford
Netflix users could make a £1,000 mistake this weekend 😨😱


Here’s why a much-loved wooden soldier memorial in a patriotic part of Northampton is missing an arm
Here’s why a much-loved wooden soldier memorial in a patriotic part of Northampton is missing an arm.


Residents continue fight against WNC to stop village becoming shortcut for new £54.5m road
Villagers in Boughton have won a temporary reprieve over traffic-calming measures they opposed earlier this summer, ahead of the opening of the £54.5 million North West Relief Road (NWRR).
